Mazda 6. Manual — part 270

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FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1

Front lower arm (front) ball joint
(See

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Removal Note

)

2

Bolt (front shock absorber lower side)

3

Dynamic damper

4

Bolt (front lower arm inner side)

5

Front lower arm (front) component

6

Clip
(See

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)

7

Dust boot

8

Front lower arm (front) bushing (inner side)
(See

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Side) Removal Note

)

(See

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Side) Installation Note

)

9

Front lower arm (front) bushing (outer side)
(See

R–16 Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer

Side) Removal Note

)

(See

R–16 Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer

Side) Installation Note

)

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FRONT SUSPENSION

Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint Removal Note

1. Separate the ball joint from the knuckle using the

SSTs.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Removal Note

1. Press the bushing (inner side) out using the

SSTs.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer Side) Removal Note

1. Press the bushing (outer side) out using the

SSTs.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Outer Side) Installation Note

1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.

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2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the

SSTs.

3. Verify that clearance distance A—B is 8.75 mm—

10.75 mm {0.3445 in—0.4232 in}.

Front Lower Arm (Front) Bushing (Inner Side) Installation Note

1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.

2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the

SSTs.

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3. Verify that clearance distance A—B is 12.75

mm—14.75 mm {0.5020 in—0.5807 in}.

Clip Installation Note

1. Wipe the grease off the ball stud.
2. Fill the inside of the new dust boot with grease.
3. Install the boot on the ball joint.
4. Install the new clip using the SST.
5. Verify that the clip is installed securely to the

groove.

6. Wipe away the excess grease.

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FRONT LOWER ARM (FRONT) INSPECTION

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1. Remove the lower arm (front) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.

(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable

allen socket and a torque wrench.

• If not within the specification, replace the

lower arm component.

Rotation torque

1.18—2.23 N·m

{12.1—22.7 kgf·cm, 10.5—19.7 in·lbf}

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